Over 3,000 people are expected to attend this annual event with over 38,000 square feet of brand new merchandise all available on trade from over 120 vendors. New this year is the Auction with cars, motorcycles, computers, vacation packages and more

Not a member of Tradesource yet? No problem!
Come for the shopping and fun (you’re welcome to bring cash), and learn more about how you can be part of a community that turns products and services into a currency you can spend on things you want and need.

Help us build a mountain of new toys to be donated to Toys for Tots! Bring new unwrapped toys for donation.

When: December 4th, 2010
11:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Where Phoenix Convention Center
33 South Third Street, Hall G
Phoenix, Arizona

Since 1987, Tradesource Inc. has given business owners in Arizona increase their sales, improve their cash flow, and expand their market share through trading with

“This is a great way for people to have a great holiday season and save money on gifts,” Tinamarie Fowler, ITEX Broker and Local Franchise Owner said. “People that attend the event are able to turn unused products or services into something their friends and family can enjoy, and often at very little cost to them. Some do it to save money. Others do it to buy things they couldn’t normally afford. Either way, it’s a great thing for local businesses to do to help each other do more business.”

The 8th annual Trade-a-thon, otherwise known as the Holiday Trade Show, is sponsored by ITEX in Northern Utah. The purpose of this show is to allow business owners to trade their product or service for Holiday gifts such as gift certificates, baskets, toys, artwork and other Christmas gifts to save cash on gifts for vendors, employees, clients, family and friends. In addition to multiple vendor tables, GaminRide will be offering video game tournaments for the kids. The event will be catered by long time ITEX member, Rodizio Grill. This event will be attended by a several hundred business owners in the northern Utah area.

ITEX is partnering this year with The Genesis Project church located at 270 E 12th Street in Ogden. The Genesis Project exists to engage Ogden through genuine relationships that will empower the church, strengthen families, and ultimately change the city of Ogden. The church congregation as well as the general public are invited to shop at this event.

About Barter Exchanges
Barter is nothing new but has found resurgence during these tough economic times. An story in the October 5, 2010 edition of FORTUNE magazine about the credit crunch explains what the best strategies are to overcome the current economic woes. The first of five recommendations is to join a barter network.

ITEX is the largest business-to-business barter company in North America with a local office right here in Ogden. Business owners joinITEX to connect with a whole new customer base, save cash and keep business expenses low by trading for things like office rent, printing, advertising, supplies and even professional services like accounting, marketing and legal and save on household expenses by trading for car maintenance, landscaping and other household needs. Barter also gives members the chance to enjoy life more by purchasing cruises, resort stays, vacation packages, recreational gift certs and big-kid toys.

Examples of How Barter Has Helped Local Business Owners
Mike Leavitt, owner of Leavitt’s Mortuary, traded his services for a week stay in a private “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” house in Acapulco. Ivan Utrera, owner of Rodizio Grill, was able to place a full page ad in Business Week magazine using trade. He recently purchased a motorcycle with his trade also. The Children’s Treehouse Museum was able to trade memberships and day passes for a Yellowstone snowmobile vacation and some furniture which they auctioned for cash in their annual fundraiser netting them over $2,000 in cash.

News about the region’s first barter healthcare program will also be announced at the barter expo at 4:30 p.m. Details about ways that barter members can save healthcare costs through Barter Business Unlimited’s upcoming “BarterCare” program will be previewed.

“We expect millions of dollars to be exchanged during and after our 2010 barter expo. Barter has become one of the most valuable tools for company owners and managers involved in practically any type of business. Especially during these challenging economic times, barter has allowed companies to save cash and utilize unused inventory and services while increasing sales and revenues,” said Debbie Lombardi, president, Barter Business Unlimited (BBU), Bristol, CT, www.bbubarter.com.

The Bradley Hotel is located at 383 South Center Street, Windsor Locks, CT, phone (860) 627-7762, www.bradleyhotel.com. From I-91 south take Exit 41 and from I-91 North take Exit 42 then take a right onto Rt. 159. This year’s sponsors of the barter expo include Barnum Financial Group (www.barnumfinancialgroup.com), Connecticut Business Hall Of Fame (www.ctbhof.com), Glacial Energy (www.glacialenergy.com) and the Bradley Hotel. In addition to BBU members attending the event, all business owners and managers are invited to attend the barter expo and experience the advantages of barter just by presenting a business card and proper identification at the entrance. Significant membership discounts are available to all new members who sign-up at the expo and corporate sponsorships are still available as well.

“It’s a great opportunity to host the Barter Business Unlimited 2010 Expo. From Virginia to Maine, business professionals will be visiting our hotel and conference facility to discover the ‘world of barter’. Thousands of people are expected as they trade their products and services utilizing barter as a smart tool,” said Jacob Weil, marketing director, Bradley Hotel.

A few of the BBU expo exhibitors include Goodwin College, Black Eyed Sally’s Restaurant, Flowers West, CT Handyman, S&S Roofing, DBK Jewelers, Your Eyes Optical, Abbey Road Transportation, Canine Depot, Executive Valet, Connecticut Science Center, Around The Clock Message Service, Vanity Rites Tatoo and ImageWorks. “I’m looking forward to even larger barter show this year. As a BBU member, the expo is a great opportunity to network and increase your sales. I also use the expo to start my holiday gift buying season for friends and clients” said Kris Rutkowski, owner, Tri-City Trading, New Britain, CT, www.tri-citytrading.com.

PICTURED ABOVE IS BRADLEY HOTEL CHEF CHRIS PEARSON WITH A FEW DESSERT PLATES THAT WILL BE AMONG THE MANY DISHES OFFERED AT THE BARTER BUSINESS UNLIMITED EXPO ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
With offices based in Bristol, Connecticut, Barter Business Unlimited, Inc., is a proud member of the Universal Currency, Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Trade Executives and the International Reciprocal Trade Association. BBU is also a supporter of the United Way of West Central Connecticut, Goodwin College Foundation and The V Foundation for Cancer Research. To hear more about the barter industry and BBU, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/bartertoday. Linkedin.com and Facebook users can also join barter industry user groups. For more information about Barter Business Unlimited, call (860) 583-2281 or visit www.bbubarter.com.

“We expect millions of dollars to be exchanged during and after our 2010 barter expo. Barter has become one of the most valuable tools for company owners and managers involved in practically any type of business. Especially during these challenging economic times, barter has allowed companies to save cash and utilize unused inventory and services while increasing sales and revenues,” said Debbie Lombardi, president, Barter Business Unlimited (BBU), Bristol, CT, www.bbubarter.com.

The Bradley Hotel is located at 383 South Center Street, Windsor Locks, CT, phone (860) 627-7762, www.bradleyhotel.com. From I-91 south take Exit 41 and from I-91 North take Exit 42 then take a right onto Rt. 159. This year’s sponsors of the barter expo include Barnum Financial Group (www.barnumfinancialgroup.com), Connecticut Business Hall Of Fame (www.ctbhof.com), Glacial Energy (www.glacialenergy.com) and the Bradley Hotel. In addition to BBU members attending the event, all business owners and managers are invited to attend the barter expo and experience the advantages of barter just by presenting a business card and proper identification at the entrance. Significant membership discounts are available to all new members who sign-up at the expo and corporate sponsorships are still available as well.

“It’s a great opportunity to host the Barter Business Unlimited 2010 Expo. Traveling from Virginia to Maine, business professionals will be visiting our hotel and conference facility to discover the ‘world of barter’. Thousands of people are expected as they trade their products and services utilizing barter as a smart tool,” said Jacob Weil, marketing director, Bradley Hotel. “Our hotel has been a member of Barter Business Unlimited for many years now. We’re making arrangements for over 100 barter member booth exhibits that include companies involved in almost every area of business — from healthcare, entertainment, office supplies, retail to financial and legal industries, dental care, pet care, hospitality and many other areas.”

A few of the BBU event exhibitors include Goodwin College, Black Eyed Sally’s Restaurant and ImageWorks. “I’m looking forward to even larger barter show this year. As a BBU member, the expo is a great opportunity to network and increase your sales. I also use the expo to start my holiday gift buying season for friends and clients” said Kris Rutkowski, owner, Tri-City Trading, New Britain, CT, www.tri-citytrading.com.

See the full story at http://www.ocregister.com/news/barter-223959-trade-expo.html

The business public is welcome to attend. New England Trade membership is NOT required. Trading up in New England
Since 1980, New England Trade has helped thousands of businesses gain a competitive edge by expanding their revenue and reach with barter. Restaurants, auto services, travel, retail stores, and professional business services such as accounting, legal and advertising/marketing are a sampling of the numerous clients who do business with New England Trade and each other. Maintaining offices at 926 Eastern Avenue in Malden, Mass., as well as 100 West Main Street in Hyannis for its Cape Cod branch (www.CapeCodTrade.com), New England Trade has become the largest barter organization in New England. The company is a founding member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges and a member of the International Reciprocal Trade Association, New England Trade manages more than $5-million in sales annually and has a staff of 10 people. New England Trade is operated by experienced, Certified Trade Brokers who know how to make barter work for business. The company is a long-standing member of the Malden Chamber of Commerce.

For additional information about New England Trade, please visit www.NewEnglandTrade.com or call 781-388-9200.

In lieu of cash Christmas bonuses, many member companies will give their trade credits to employees so they can attend the event and buy Christmas presents, he said.

About 600 members and employees are expected to attend.